Question

Match the column and select the correct option.

	Column-I		Column-II
(1)	Leaf tendril	(i)	Cactus
(2)	Leaf Spine	(ii)	Pea
(3)	Stem tendril	(iii)	Bougainvillea
(4)	Stem thorn	(iv)	Gourds
		(v)	Turmeric

• A. 1-v, 2-iii, 3-ii, 4-i
• B. 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-iv, 4-i
• C. 1-iv, 2-i, 3-v, 4-iii
• D. 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-iii

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Stem tendrils which develop from axillary buds, are slender and spirally coiled and help plants to climb such as in gourds (cucumber, pumpkins, watermelon) and grapevines. Axillary buds of stems may also get modified into woody, straight and pointed thorns. Thorns are found in many plants such as Citrus and Bougainvillea.
Leaves are often modified to perform functions other than photosynthesis. They are converted into tendrils for climbing as in peas or into spines for defence as in cacti